Global Partnerships

“The executive committee is empowered to act on behalf of the board in between board meetings. All members of this sub-committee are board members.”

“William h. Clapp and paula clapp have a family relationship.”

“The cioo and vice president of finance review the form 990, as prepared by the external tax accountants, to ensure its accuracy and completeness. The form 990 is then presented to the executive committee, a sub committee of the board of directors, for review and approval.”

“Conflict of interest questionnaires are completed by all officers and directors. Other employees complete questionnaires at date of hire and whenever additional disclosure requirements arise. The completed questionnaires are reviewed by the ceo and vice president of finance. If a conflict of interest occurs, the individual is not allowed to vote on any issues which would be related to the conflict of interest during the duration of the period that the conflict of interest exists. Additionally, the conflict of interest would be disclosed to the entire board.”

“Each year the annual labor budget is approved in advance by the executive committee, a sub committee of the board of directors. This executive committee also reviewed the ceo and cioo compensation using market comparability data to inform and set compensation. The ceo reviews and sets other officer compensation annually. The date of the last compensation review was december 2015.”

“The annual report, audited financials and the form 990 are posted on the organization's website.”

“Global partnerships relied on volunteer hours from 80 individuals in fiscal year 2016. Our most significant volunteer support came from our board of directors and advisory committee members, who volunteered their leadership expertise over the course of the year. Beyond the leadership of the organization, there were many volunteers who assisted us with the preparation for and execution of our annual october luncheon as well as other fundraising and informational events. We also received volunteer assistance throughout the year with general office support and special research projects. In addition to the volunteers, gp received significant pro bono support from several law firms totaling over 600 hours of legal services in 2016. These services are essential to gp's ability to execute its international program work.”

“The following loans with board members are excluded from schedule l part ii because they were made via non-profit organizations. Schedule l instructions require that these type of loans be excluded. The global partnerships audit report however, includes these loans with its related party transaction disclosures. Roots and wings, non-profit of mike galgon, treasurer - $50,000 seattle international foundation, non-profit of william and paula clapp, board members - $2,500,000”